BACK TO BACK! Cherokee Bluff girls claim Region 8-3A championship - Gainesville Times

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BACK TO BACK! Cherokee Bluff girls claim Region 8-3A championship

Cherokee Bluff's Bristol Kersh (13) goes up for a basket against Oconee County during the Region 8-3A championship on Feb. 20, 2026 at The Arena in Jefferson. Photo by Bill Murphy

Cherokee Bluff's Bristol Kersh (13) goes up for a basket against Oconee County during the Region 8-3A championship on Feb. 20, 2026 at The Arena in Jefferson. Photo by Bill Murphy

Sixth-ranked Lady Bears avenge two regular season losses to the No. 3 Lady Warriors for the second straight year to repeat as region champs.